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About Swissguard Basslet
A small, deep-bodied basslet with distinctive white and red striped patterning. The body is predominantly bright red with white/cream horizontal stripes running the length of the fish, and the fins are outlined or tinged with white. Maximum length around 4 inches.
Key facts
- Care Level
- Moderate
- Reef safety
- Reef Safe
- Diet
- carnivore
- Diet Details
- Marine invertebrates, copepods, gastropods, bivalves, foraminifera, zooplankton
- Difficulty Level
- Moderate - Requires some experience due to specific dietary water or tank requirements. Best suited for intermediate aquarists.
- Temperament
- Semi Aggressive
- Origin
- Eastern Atlantic Ocean, ranging from the Azores and Madeira to the coast of Western Africa, at depths typically between 150–700 meters.
- Water Parameters
- Temperature: 72-78°F pH: 8.1-8.3 Salinity: 1.023-1.025
- Appearance
- A small, deep-bodied basslet with distinctive white and red striped patterning. The body is predominantly bright red with white/cream horizontal stripes running the length of the fish, and the fins are outlined or tinged with white. Maximum length around 4 inches.
- Feeding Schedule
- Feed 2-3 times daily
- Care Requirements
- • Minimum 30 gallon tank • Maintains temperature range of 72–78°F • Keep salinity at 1.023–1.025 specific gravity; pH 8.1–8.3 • Nocturnal species; provide plenty of caves and hiding spots for security and daytime refuge • Feed small meaty foods: mysid shrimp, small crustaceans, and frozen preparations; typically feeds 2–3 times daily in captivity
- Max Size
- 4
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